Veterinary

Our practice is mostly small animals and horses. We do extensive dentistry and acupuncture, in addition to medicine and surgery. In 1998. Dr. Janet Varhus joined with Dr. Hutchinson, a long-time practitioner in Salida. As the practice grew, we moved into our new facility in October 2001, becoming Animal Care Center. In August 2002 we were accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

Dr. Gastellum is a house call practitioner for cats and dogs. You can call, text, or email him to schedule an appointment for your dog or cat. Client Communication is important to Dr. Gastellum and you will be able to reach him directly. Instead of driving your pet to a clinic, he will come to you, in a custom designed and built veterinary clinic on wheels. He will be able to split the house call fee among individual clients if they can be scheduled back to back on the same day, so tell your friends!

The most important thing to us is that you know you are welcome in the practice. We make certain that the moment you come through our doors, you are greeted with a smile and helping hand. We strive to be the veterinary practice you deserve.
Although no one wants to be a regular at the vet, our goal is to make our practice feel like your home away from home, building a long lasting relationship with you and your pets. No matter what the problem is, we treat all animals with the urgency and attention necessary for proper care.

About Us

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